Health events in your life

ACC's National Serious Injury Service specialises in helping people to return to their everyday lives after serious... read more about ACC is there to help. Find out how»

Depression and anxiety can happen to anybody, but men are less likely to reach out for help. Healthinfo has a... read more about Depression: You don’t have to tough it out»

Find out more information from Healthy Smiles about crooked teeth, tooth whitening, tongue piercings, smoking,... read more about Do I need braces? And other questions for teenage teeth»

Childhood injuries are common. Thankfully most of these are minor. But every year in New Zealand children are badly... read more about Eight of the most common ways kids get injured»

People who require long-term supported accommodation due to an illness or a disability may be entitled to a subsidy.... read more about Get help paying for residential care: Here’s how»

Here you will find information about what help you may be eligible for, where to look for equipment and how to choose... read more about Getting funding for disability and injury equipment»

There are people and organisations that can help you. If you, or a child you know, needs help to cope with a family... read more about Help for children whose parents have a mental illness or addiction»

ACC can help you (and in some cases your whānau) with your transport needs that are a direct result of your injury.... read more about How ACC can help you: Transport»

It is important to get back into activities with other people after an illness, injury, or surgery – but it can seem... read more about How to get back into the community after an illness or injury»

Mild memory loss is very common as people get older. These strategies can help you make changes to you environment and... read more about How to minimise the frustration of memory loss.»

It's important to talk to your children about puberty. Try to start talking to them before signs of puberty develop so... read more about How to talk to your kids about puberty»

Immunisation is the best way to protect yourself and others from infectious diseases. Find out about the free... read more about Immunisations: Get them now, get them free»

The evidence is clear: Immunisation is safe, and protects your child from some serious diseases and helps to stop those... read more about Is immunisation safe for children?»

ACC has information about planning for your hospital discharge, getting financial assistance and special equipment,... read more about It’s time to go home from hospital. What now?»

Palliative care is care for a person of any age who has a life-limiting illness. The Ministry of Health has information... read more about Learn about palliative care options for you or your loved ones»

Two people with disabilities, Rodney and Ross, share their stories with ACC about having someone help with personal... read more about Living with disabilities: our stories»

Māori and Pasifika health on HealthInfo site. Please note: There's a comprehensive section of related information re... read more about Māori and Pasifika health»

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Serious allergies can threaten your child’s life. You can help prepare by informing yourself about the risks and... read more about My child has a serious allergy. What can I do?»

Depression is not a normal part of ageing and it is not a character weakness. It is a medical illness for which there... read more about Older people can get depressed too. Find out how to manage it»

Find support to stay healthy and live comfortably The Ministry of Health and district health boards fund several... read more about Older persons’ health»

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Persistent pain is pain that continues past the time you were expected to recover from an injury or illness. It is also... read more about Persistent and chronic pain: What to do»

Three people – Simone, Tracey, and Ross – talk to ACC about rebuilding their lives, working, and driving after... read more about Real stories: Rebuilding after an injury»

If you or a family member is thinking about going into a rest home or hospital care, read this important information... read more about Rest homes & Retirement villages: make an informed choice»

This ACC website provides information and help for people affected by injury-related disabilities. It includes common... read more about Serious injuries and disabilities»

Providing personal care to someone can make a huge difference in their life. It is also a big responsibility for you.... read more about So you want to be a caregiver…»

See Healthinfo West Coast to find out about local community groups, short-term rehabilitation in the home, nursing... read more about Support and services for older people on the West Coast»

You and your child will need lots of help and support in the first few years. Find out about health services for your... read more about The most important health services for you and your child»

From finding out if you're pregnant, right through until the maternity services after the birth, there are people to... read more about These services are here to help with your pregnancy»

People who set goals generally do better in their rehabilitation than people who don't set goals. This guide will help... read more about What do you want to achieve? A guide to setting rehabilitation goals»

Bullying happens in all age groups. If your child is being bullied, or has been accused of bullying other children,... read more about What to do when your child is being bullied»

We all have individual ideas and beliefs about how we want to be treated at the end of our life. Talking about what you... read more about You can choose how you want to be treated at the end of your life. Here’s how»